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Levain Bakery - 74th Street

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167 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023, United States

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Zarina

The chocolate walnut cookie was phenomenal! Oh highly recommend. Very nice bakery with so much deliciousness. You can see why it's famous. Quick and simple service. Staff were great as well. Small bakery. Place has no place to sit and enjoy. You either stand &/or just grab and go.

Xingyu Shui

I am an avid home baker, and knowing my passion for cookies in particular, my friend brought me a Levain chocolate chip walnut cookie all the way from New York!!! (I live in Canada!) This was a simple, classic cookie executed to perfection. I enjoyed it as directed on the Levain cookie care card: I warmed it up in my oven for a few minutes, and the cookie, though a little over a day old by the time I got to it, was beautifully crisp on the outside and tender, sticky and gooey inside! The walnuts and chocolate chips were a perfect complement to each other, and while I personally prefer a less sweet cookie dough, the flavours in this cookie were undeniably well-balanced. And of course, this cookie was characteristically enormous. A full meal worth of cookie, as it were... though that didn't stop me from finishing the whole thing in one sitting, with some milk tea, shortly after dinner!

Daniela de la Torre

When I saw “best cookies of NY” I was hesitant… but let me tell you it is well worth the tittle. They were chunky, but smooth, just the right amount of sweetness, basically as good as one cookie can be. I liked not just the cookie but also the small bakery and branding.

Minh Nguyen

Finally at Levain! Personally i think the cookies are very good, but not amazing. It lacks a bit of salt and dries out significantly when it's a day old. The walnut chocolate chip is the best (very fresh walnuts! ) i love how quaint and small the place is. It get crowded anytime so come early and get in line.

Josh B

I’m writing this review but I did not actually go to the bakery, I was gifted this item from somebody else. I will say that from the time I receive the notification that it was on its way until it got here the delivery service was very prompt and I’m only what 7 or 8 states away. The chocolate cookie was amazing! First of all this thing weighs like a metric ton it feels like. Full of chocolate full of flavor just an absolute overload of chocolate which is exactly what I wanted. The chocolate peanut butter oh my god how could it be any better than that huge pile of peanut butter in the center of it. The chocolate chip cookie was phenomenal! Just a wonderful cookie they have done it right, they know how to do it! These cookies for delivery are amazing. I will say this usually I do not like oatmeal raisin but I even ate this one I was not letting one crumb go to waste from this cookie box. The next time I go to New York I cannot wait to try them fresh.

G Frye

We walked by Levain Bakery all the time, but rarely thought of getting bakery items inside until my family gifted us some cookies. They were delicious! I liked the Oatmeal Raisin cookie. My daughter likes anything with chocolate. I like how large the cookies were and their shapes were taller than other flat cookies I used to have. Definitely going back to get some for my friends.

David M Falco

I would personally say this cookies are the best of New York. Just go for the basic Chocolate Chip Walnut. Genuine big chunks of walnut, always served at perfect warm temperature, always look freshly made. Don't leave NY without having tried one of them!

Heather Leibach

Best cookies anywhere! Currently they are offering a holiday chocolate peppermint cookie, and there was quite a line when I went last Sunday afternoon. However, don’t let that deter you, there is a bench if you’re with someone who wants to sit and wait outside (the shop is teeny tiny and down a little steep flight of stairs.) A friendly staff member controlled the traffic going in, and I don’t think I had to wait longer than 5 minutes. I got a bunch of cookies to send to my family in the Midwest, so I’m hoping they hold up in the mail. Can’t wait to hear what they think of them!

Yuri

Had really high expectations and wasn’t disappointed. The texture, the gooey middle and the occasional crunchy when biting the sides are just perfect. Took some in a box and crossed the Atlantic, they were still good after a few days (accidentally refrigerated against the advice that it should be frozen - was still good).

Jennifer Isaacs

There is always a line here so just give in and wait for your cookies. 😂 Lol. Bring someone with you for company while you wait. Seriously, it actually moves fairly quickly and the giant cookies are worth the wait. 🤤 One cookie is like a full dessert, shareable and filled with chocolate and nuts. Get a bunch packaged in a nice box and you’ve got a winning host gift. So good! My personal fav is oatmeal.

William Cooper

100% a 5-star rating, local neighborhood location feel. Cookies are large but uniquely prepared with impressive ingredients. Unique experience exists at Levain, can’t find at many bakeries in US. A few other locations in NYC, 74th is original.

florence

Definitely not bad, but not notably good. I went during an off hour, so it wasn't busy, and got their dark chocolate chip and chocolate chip walnut cookies. My best description of what they taste like is good with the slight floury taste you'd get from amateur homemade baked cookies. But I'm guessing that's because of how thick they were.

Yilin Ye

07/29/22 Second time getting cookie from Levain this summer, and I think I got my fav flavor— the rocky road! Dark chocolate cookie with melted choco chips, nuts, and marshmallows fillings— it’s the taste of heaven! Absolute no.1 comfort food when u crave for smth sweet

Jenna Bull

These cookies were simply amazing! Definitely visit if you love a soft cookie. We went for the walnut chocolate chip and dark chocolate and peanut butter cookie. They were both really good eaten warm outside the bakery!

J Rosa

Large space, served complimentary cold water. I got the two chipper, walnut chip and oatmeal cookie. They were all soft, sweet and amazing! Very large cookie and very delicious

Swaroop Singh

My 2 daughters had this bakery on their list on our NYC trip. And...it was worth the non-stop comments I had to hear along the way. The cookies are rich and soft on the inside. While chocolate chip cookie is often featured, I like the oatmeal raisin the best.

A S

Yes it lives up to all the hype!! Delivery was super fast!! The Oatmeal Raisin is our favorite- it is a perfect balance of mild sweetness. If you’re a chocolate lover the Dark Chocolate Chip & Two Chip Chocolate Chip are super sweet treat. Delicious!

Jully Pilco

I like the place, the decoration is minimalist and make you feel that you are in a small owned bakery. I didn't try the cookies instead I decided for something else the raspberry bomboline and a flat bread. The bomboline was lacking of filling and I didn't know the dough was going to be sourdough. The flat bread was ok a bit to salty. What I really didn't like was the customer service they rushed me to take my order even when it was just me at the time.

Aiman A

Their chocolate chip cookies did live up to the hype, but beware! They are heavy so hard to eat even one. But they are pure deliciousness with melted chocolate and soft insides, with a crisp outside. If that's not perfection what is?

Kelsey Butler

I first tried Levain cookies about 5 years ago and didn’t understand how there could be so much hype for a cookie (and I do love cookies). Then I got it. The crispy exterior, soft and goey, melt in your mouth middle is just perfect. Not to mention I don’t like baked goods with nuts in them and this cookie is the exception. I legit craved these cookies for two years during Covid and couldn’t wait to get back to NYC to have them again. Excellent customer service every time I go and great price point. Their new Two chip is great!

Katherine Poole (Katie)

Best cookies I've ever had. Made fresh, served still warm and perfectly gooey.

Ayse Sepetci

These are some of the best cookies you can find out there. They are more on the pricey side but worth it. I took the double chocolate chip and double chocolate chip with walnuts. Both really soft and gooey. Totally worth the hype 👍🏻 …

Thomas Craver

You need to have a Levain cookie before you die. Truly a bucket list food item. This location on the UWS is often less busy than others around the city. Sometimes less available but they make cookies all day long.

T

Best cookies I've had in New York City. I can't say anything about the other baked goods Levain offers but you have to try their cookies. They taste amazing, are huge and the consistency is just perfect. Gooey in the middle and crunchy on the outside. To be honest the seasonal fall flavour did not quite meet my expectations but I can recommend all of the regular flavors. The shop is busy most of the time but the line moves quick. The store is tiny but very lovely and I like the atmosphere

Dustin Dean

Had a chocolate chip cookie and it was fantastically delicious. The cookie itself was very fluffy like a muffin. Loved how gooey the chocolate chips were too.

renata almeida

Nice place! It really is one of the best cookies I've ever had. I loved the pizza, thin and crispy. Hot chocolate isn't that sweet, so it's perfect to drink with a cookie.

Ray Tran

Please explain how you make these cookies because they are amazing. So happy that I got to try these on my last day in the city. I've had some pretty good cookies in my times but these are next level good. Definitely must try if your visiting NYC.

Michèle B. Armstrong

As a chocolate cookie lover it fusent get much better than Levain. I have two go to spots in NYC for the “it takes two to tango” with cookies. Levain is the one fir the ooiest gooeyist cookies. Two pple can share one cookie. Or one person can just be in cookie heaven for longer!! Don’t miss the chance to grab some & go. Love that there are many more locations now!!! 🍪

Jelena Pok

Levain cookies are really delicious..The warm chocolate chip walnut definitely won me over. The cooky was quite large – definitely more than I usually eat at one time, so I saved a half of it for the day after and it was still very good.

Haneen AlQunaibit

One of my favorite bakeries for Coffee cake and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies They are sooo good

Kiki Deluca

Cookies are Delicious and the other pastry items are as well. But I feel so bad for the workers there. It’s so hot, I was only in the store for about 7 minutes and I’m sweating more than my walk over. I asked them to turn on the AC, they said that it’s on. It’s hotter inside than outside !

Lama Chamas

We took the rocky cookie and the chocolate brioche, they were tasty and warm however for a chocolate brioche i was overloaded with sugar 😂, i would recommend to stay on cookies as the brioche won’t be similar to the ones in a traditional French boulangerie! …

Muhammad Khan

A New York classic. One of the richest and tastiest cookies I have tried. Frshly made out of the oven.One seat available outside. Can be very busy. The prices are a bit high but you are also paying for the name. Would recommend specially if you v never tried.

Bonetia Khublall

If you like cookies, this is a must try for some great tasting homemade cookies. We got the double chocolate which taste like a oeye goooieye scrumptiousness also the oatmeal and raisin which was also great.

Flawnson Tong

Smaller than their other location nearby, but it’s the true original! Great cookies as always, and generous with the toppings. Iced Americano was also good.

mike mcdermid

Great bakery. Tried the chocolate chunk cookie today. So good, chunks of melted chocolate with a hint of spice

Heta Sanghvi

I love their cookies, all of them are yummm. This time I got chocolate walnut.

Jan-Michael Tiu

Although it was a bit pricey, I decided to try out the chocolate chip walnut cookie and wow it was sweet and very delicious. Pretty soft on the inside and was gigantic for a cookie.

Andrew Andrew

Great cookies at less than great prices (but that won't stop you from getting them anyways!)

Nik Webb

This was recommended to us as a great place to get gluten free cookies and we are so glad that we went. We had some gluten free choc chip cookies. They were huge - one is good for two people. Super tasty, light and very more-ish. Nice big chunks of nuts and super moist (I think I can say cookies are moist, right?). Will definitely return.

M S

Cookies from heaven. There’s nothing much more left to say. When staying in NYC this is a must try place.

Landon Smith

The cookies are absolutely phenomenal. We opted to get regular chocolate chip & peanut butter chocolate chip. Wonderful & warm!

Elyssa Ymb

Still the best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever tasted to date!! We were so excited to try this because my friend saw a lot of raving about Levain NYC. Eat it while still warm. The macadamia nuts were crunchy, chocolate chips melted, the dough is the right kind of chewy for me. Will try the other cookies soon. Pair it with milk. It’s addictive!

Sean Johnson

Worth the hype. If you like cookies, this is the elite stuff. My chocolate chip walnut cookie was firm and cooked on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside. You get the perfectly melted chocolate chips in every bite and I have to say it’s nothing short of phenomenal. Pro tip: get yourself a cup of milk

Luciana M

I think they have the best cookies in the whole world. Levain is the best plan on Sundays!

Laxman Adda

Cute store with best cookies ❤️ I tried chocolate chip walnut cookie. The cookie is big enough to be a meal in itself and it costs $5. The service is quick and staff is very well behaved. Would definitely recommend it.

Himalaya Lele

5$/cookie is a lot. I expected to be wowed. The inside of all 8 cookies I bought was gooey, not fully baked. Maybe everyone else likes this type of thing but I prefer some solidity to each bite. Not crispy but not gooey. Also, a cookie should have a subtle hint of salt, super faint but present nonetheless. The old Blue Chip Cookie company from the 90's was the best example of this. This isnt it. And finally the cookies were sickly sweet... not worth 5$ a cookie in my opinion.

Mohamed Alzaabi

We got the chocolate chip walnut cookie. It was on the large size we had to split it so we can enjoy it without being too much. It was cold so the inside felt chewy. It might been better if was little warmer

Pete Mann

You’ll love the taste of Levain’s homemade cookies. Great if you travel abroad; you can freeze and reheat ‘em. Every cookie is a delight, but my fave is chocolate peanut butter. Every bite is heaven!

Anika Kaur

I've been dreaming of trying a Levain cookie for so long and this place didn't let me down! The cookie is baked just right so that it's crunchy outside and gooey inside just like you see in the YouTube videos.The cookies tastes perfect with the sweet cookie and savory walnuts.Also,the oatmeal raison cookie is great too.The cookies are super delicious and definitely met my expectations!

Bìll Drummond

Cookies in Harlem store taste so much better, with grater depth of texture.

Jay A

Can't remember I had the chocolate chip walnut or double chip chocolate chip cookie, but either it was delicious. Also like that the prices displayed are already inclusive of taxes.

Raluca Maria

These cookies are phenomenal! They have a gluten free cookie as well.

Fernando P

This is a take away place that offers one of the most famous cookies in NY. I am celiac and I had the gluten free cookie. It was delicious, one of the best I've had in my visit to NY for sure. I just think they could offer more gluten free options.

Zayd

Considering that the cookie was fluffy, soft but crispy, had a nice nutty taste to it, I would say it was reasonably priced.

Dana Coleman

Adorable bakery just a few blocks from Central Park. I made the mistake of trying their frozen cookies from a grocery store years ago and writing them off after I was left underwhelmed. I'm glad I decided to stop in and try the real thing though. The frozen cpg variety doesn't do the "real thing" justice. Amazing cookies and great coffee!

Jen Atkins

The best cookie I have ever eaten in my life!! Absolutely delicious! And the workers were all so friendly and welcoming. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!

Owen Freeman

Best of the best! Levain has been a fave of mine for years. Every cookie is incredible, but my fave's gotta be the chocolate peanut butter ;) Heaven in every bite

Jay Kizer

Lives up to the hype of the best cookies

Nickole Canfield

Everything I have tried from here has been delicious. We tried a few scones and the dark chocolate peanut butter cookie. SO good. I always make sure to stop by when visiting

Sunah oh

I just got these delivered. They are out of this world right out of the box. After heating it up in the oven, it's even more sinful. Thank goodness they are rich and big so you have to share. Otherwise I will gain 50 pounds before the end of the year.

Kat Wilde

Best cookie I've ever had! And the staff were very friendly.

Susanna Mostaghim

I’ve swung by here several times and I generally have the same opinion of it as any levain bakery. The cookie are good but overpriced/overhyped. You can find just as good cookies in several other bakeries throughout nyc but it is the whole like size that is eh draw. The set up is minimalist which is good because there’s always a wait.

Kenny L

The bread is soft and not too sweet. Better than those ones in Starbucks

Elliot Wallis

Delicious cookies especially when it is served warm! I had to make sure to go to this place when I was in New York and it was so worth it! I wish they have this in LA! My favorite was the chocolate chip! I always recommend this place whenever I know someone who is going to New York.

Ivanna Bravo

OMG! A long time ago someone told me about it, but try it is a different experience. Si estas del bajon, encontraste el paraiso. DATO: eat this beauties warm

Tara Chan

Tiniest bakery but very organized. They had someone standing outside guiding mini groups in. The bakery is in a basement. I heard it's the first Levain bakery. Same quality, friendly staff and quick service.

Anna Hunter

Best cookies in NYC. The 74th st store is my favorite of the noe chain bakeries. My BFF & I have been coming here since they opened.

Nabeel Zeeshan

The cookies are great and melt in your mouth ... But they are only good for eating fresh while the chocolate inside them is warm. Once it goes cold, it's still good but not as good as the fresh ones. The place however is extremely small with very little space to stand and eat. But the turnaround is pretty fast so you only have to wait a few minutes. As you're wait the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies prepares you for the ultimate chocolate treat :) Highly recommended.

Li-Chi Pan

Moist, Gooey + choclatey goodness on the inside! Absolute best cookies in New York hands down. Lived up to the hype. Ususally quite a long que, but worth it.

Edisson López Díaz

It was recommended to me by some friends telling me that I was going to find "the best cookie" in New York and although I was not very convinced, they were right. They serve it fast, in a very shabby place, but the cookies are incredible. They are hot, with melted chocolate inside. An atrocity not tasted.

Grace Roh

I must be missing something here. The cookies here are so supposed to be life changing. I give them points for fresh, well made, texturally pleasing, hefty sized “cookie.” I tried all four varieties available. The best balance of flavor was the chocolate peanut butter. The oatmeal raisin was so bland. Some people reviewed how wonderful it was and how they could taste the cinnamon. I think they forgot the cinnamon. The chocolate walnut was just ok. The line was short, ordered and had my cookies in hand in 10 min around 2pm on a weekday. Their trash was overflowing. If you are not the occasional baker and want a cookie fix, and enjoy scone-like cookies, this is the place for you.

Sarah Roberts

Literally the best cookies I've ever tasted. I ordered the walnut chocolate chip cookie and the walnuts were so soft, I thought it was chunks of white chocolate. My husband go the dark chocolate cookie and we split a blueberry muffin. Everything was amazing!

Jeremías Padilla

Great little bakery with some of the most amazing cookies ever. Levain Bakery has built quite a reputation over the years and it's not in vain. In spite of the small place and the long queue, once you reach that counter and taste those mouth-watering cookies you'll see it's all worth the while. I only visited the store located in 74th Street but I've heard they added a new location which may mean shorter wait or maybe more sitting space. In any case, you can take away and enjoy in any of the neighbouring parks. An obligated stop if you're in the area.

Justin Bayoneto

While smaller than some of their other locations, the staff are easily some of the friendliest and most welcoming out of really any establishment in New York. Obviously you're here for the warm and gooey cookies, but don't overlook their other baked goods and even lunch items! Located in the beautiful Upper West Side, enjoy your cookies on the go or enjoy them inside along their counter areas. Just be aware that this location is located below street level so it is not wheelchair accessible. Otherwise, fabulous location with incredible service.

Antonio Affigne

Best cookie in the world The muffins are good but not amazing

Ashlee Hollingsworth Haabeth

I have wet dreams about these cookies. They will change your life... even make you believe in God. If you get scared off by the insanely long line... try to hold out, they are sooo worth the wait. 👏👏👏👏 Absolute best cookie I have had in my life in all of my worldly travels. …

Bri Atkinson

Their chocolate chip cookies have walnuts! That immediately won me over. They are $4 for one, but so worth it and the cookies are filling. You only need one. I come here about once or twice a year because these are a special treat for me. I want to try their other goodies eventually. Highly recommend!

Marijn de Vries Hoogerwerff

Superb cookies. Just a small selection, but I like it that way. Gimme some great cookie and a good espresso and you got a new friend in me! The original place is very cute but always packed and a huge line outside, but just a small walk up the street and they have another store. It's bigger, yes a bit less cute, but the lines are much more manageable. And with just a little wait you'll have a cookie that has just the right crunch, softness and chewyness to make all your problems disappear...for the moment.

M A R

Cookies with a cake like consistency, fresh out the oven, with warm melted chocolate, coffee is good too. The line outside was long but moved quickly.

Alicia Paruszkiewicz

Love this bakery!! Amazing service and delicious baked goods. You can’t go wrong with any of the cookies! ❤️

Elsa C

Best cookie ever! I feel so guilty when I ate those cookies, but I still finish whole. Because it's too hard to stop!! My favorite is oat meal raisin, they just perfect match, and the flavor are just amazing. And sometime I would buy the chocolate chips walnut as well. dark chocolate and chocolate peanut butter was way to heavy to me, but if you are chocolate lover and love sweet stuff, you will be addicted to this!

Tim & Rachel Morris

Best cookies we have ever had! Ridiculously thick and served warm so gooey in the centre. So good we took 6 back to the UK to share with family 🤤 …

Chris Payne

Pretty amazing cookies! We bought 2 just to try it out and then bought a dozen right after finishing the cookies. Milk is a must. These cookies are addicting. Heard they do online shipping. I might have to look into that.

Taylor Noel

Hands down some of the best cookies on the east coast. They are always warm and freshly made, full of chocolate, peanut butter, or whatever fixings are in that particular cookie... Each of these gooey treats have the same volume of at least 2 or 3 normal cookies. Totally worth the trek to get there, no matter where you’re coming from. A+++++

Fion Phu

Worth every penny! These are definitely the best cookies I've had! Moist and soft on the inside. Crisp on the outside. They don't skimp on the chocolate either! The dark chocolate peanut butter cookie is my personal favorite.

George Yamine

Love love the cookies here! I come very time I am visiting NYC. The texture..the quality. The tastes. Always well worth the purchase price. The cookies are really thick. Almost like a scone. Let’s you savour it for longer. Pictured below is the Chocolate peanut Butter. So good!

Robyn Huang

The hype and the line is worth it. These cookies are deliciously addictive - soft, gooey, warm, and soulful. They are also the size of your face (at not an unreasonable price). We waited maybe about 15 minutes - the line moves pretty quickly. We ordered a variety - all of them were pretty good (and warm out of the oven!), though the original was the best for me. It was a nice day and we walked to Central Park afterwards to enjoy every single bite. There wasn’t after all much place to sit - it’s more of a grab and go.

Veronica Phua

Totally deserving of its popularity and fame, the cookies here are large, thick and chunky. We ordered the “Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip” and the “Chocolate Chip Walnut”. If you are a chocoholic, the former is a must-have. Once your teeth breaks through the very thin layer crunchiness on the outside, your mouth will be met by fantastically gooeyness from the melted chips within. The latter is also very enjoyabke with an added bonus of fragrance from the nut. A visit here is vital for all who love cookies.

Madeleine Loose

The cookies from Levain were delicious! Very thick cookies, so the outside was nice and crispy while the inside was still soft, which was perfect. However, the brioche was a little lacking. We went right near closing time, so perhaps if it has been freshly made it would have been better, but at that point it was just okay. Even despite the brioche though, I’d definitely go back for the cookies!

Scott Sanchez

This is a delicious cookie. There's no way you eat this and don't agree. Is it the best cookie in the world? Only if you like undercooked dough, which I happen to love. The outside is crispy. Almost too crispy, but just right. The inside is moist and intentionally undercooked. And amazing. I'll be back for sure. Protip: share one with someone if you like fitting in to your clothes -- they're about 850 calories by my estimate :)

Within_and_Beyond

Tiny hidden gem on UWS!! The most incredible cookies ever!! Enough crunch on the edges with a soft melting chewy inside. If you're lucky you might even get one that is still a bit doughy - like I did. The only negative comment is that it only has 4 flavors to choose from and nowhere to sit to indulge the cookies still warm.

Jeffrey Zheng

Delicious tasting MASSIVE cookies. I thought I could eat 2 for dessert one evening but I was wrong. One of the chocolate chip walnut cookies put me in a coma and I had to save the second for breakfast the next morning. They are fantastic cookies though. Definitely try them out. The dark chocolate cookie was my favorite one I've tried. The shop is below street level so keep an eye out when heading there.

Shelley McBride

3 words is all it takes to describe this place. WORLDS BEST COOKIES. Seriously they were...5 minute walk from central park and worth any queues you might find. We got the dark chocolate and peanut butter and the choc chip and walnut cookies. They were outstanding and still warm and gooey. We also got a blueberry muffin each which again was still warm the full of flavour, not bitter or tart like some muffins I've had before. I'm already waiting on friends to go to bring me back some of these wonderful delights! A cookie will never be the same again!

George Henry

I rated this 3 stars because I believe that a good chocolate chip cookie should have a great cookie - to - chocolate chip ratio, the chocolate chip cookies here have way too much chocolate, making it almost impossible to taste the actual cookie outside of the chocolate

Brandon Barnett

There’s a reason this place has been a stalwart leader in the NYC cookie scene for more than 25 years. The smell of chocolate chips cookies that assaults your senses when you first enter the bakery is intoxicating and makes you want to simply purchase one of everything they sell. After the difficulty of sticking to buying just two cookies, I dove into them to make sure they tasted as good as they smelled. The warm insides were complemented well by the nuts, giving it a bit of solidness inside to match the outside. The classic but chocolate chip was the better of the two but the chocolate chocolate chip wasn’t too far behind! The line for a cookie wasn’t too long and well worth the wait.

Jeannie T.

Must try!! Their cookies after amazing, warm, buttery, and super delicious. Freshly baked all day long. They don't sit long as the line of patrons will tell you, they're one of the best in the city. If you're not down for the sweets, try their savory. They sell sandwiches, rolls, other baked goods, Italian donuts, and pizza!

Lotte Kersten

Absolutely loved the cookies at this bakery. My favourite was the oatmeal raisin one, as it was a little less rich and decadent ;). Nonetheless, the chocolate walnut was also lovely, with its big chunks of walnuts and high quality chocolate chips (of which there was absolutely no shortage!). Oh and sidenote: the guy who helped us was very kind and calm, good vibes all-over. HIGHLY RECOMMEND A VISIT!

Kyuwon Lee

The legendary cookie store often awaited by many customers to enter. As a person who’ve shopped here dozens of times—for myself sometimes, but mostly for others—I would say it’s probably not worth trying their non-cookie options when their cookie is simply the most splendid.

Chad Cromwell

Nice little shoppe in the upper west side. Stopped in here on our way to the American Museum of Natural History. Fast and friendly service. The cookies, muffins, and bread are tasty! Definitely pop in if you're in the area!

Elizabeth Mendonça

Best cookies in NYC and quite frankly the best I’ve ever had. A trip to the city is not complete without a stop of Levain! Got one of the double chocolate and one chocolate with PB chips. So gooey and yummy. Really rich flavor. Definitely a decadent treat!

Ns Stadium

Best cookies- especially choco chip! Oatmeal raisin a close 2nd. Cookies are very large in size, but delicious all da way thru.

Blerim Cukovic

Food: ALL THE COOKIES AND ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN SALVAGE AFTER THE LONG LINES OF PEOPLE HAVE ATTACKED IT! The best cookies in the city. Warm, chewy, buttery, rich, and a great portion. Service: Quick, they have no choice. Price: Who cares? Buy it. Menu: Whatever did not sell out is available, so it varies. Decor & Atmosphere: Just get the damn cookie. Overall: Get the damn cookies.

Ross K

If you want an exceptional baked treat or cookie this is the place you are looking for! All of Levain's cookies are unique and special. This has been such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood - I feel fortunate to be able to shop here on my visits to Harlem. It's a tiny place and requires patience at times. No wonder that it is #1 for bakeries. If you want a traditonal cookie this is not the cookie you are looking for but if you want the best cookie ever go for it. Levain's cookie is amazingly delicious! It's ginormous and you can eat it in little pieces for two days or moreeeee (I do that) and it won't be dry or weird. Levain's cookies are unique. They are a New York must try experience. Oh, my mouth is watering now and I'm so far from New York.

Jabin Pu

A very small but popular cookie shop. I took a 50min train ride with my friends after a long day just to taste the famous cookies. The cookies were loaded with ingredients and were quite large. Just one of them was enough to he filling. The employees were very friendly as well. But the cookies were too sweet for me.

VP

Hidden from view off the main road, blocked by the corner grocery store is a hidden gem of a cookie shop. At $5/cookie, they are worth every cent. Get 4 to have them packed in a box. Chunky, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, crumbles when you tear it apart, awesome bite. Great service and patience from staff members.

M. Travels

I watched a YouTube video about the best cookie in NYC which lead me on my pilgrimage to Levain. We only had to wait about 5 minutes until we were allowed in. It felt very rushed so we ordered 1 chocolate chip walnut and one chocolate cookie. Expensive? yes. Worth the hype? no. I mean it was quite sweet and nothing particularly amazing. I ate 1/2 then stuffed it in my purse for later.

Burak Özkarakaşlı

One of the best cookies I have ever ate. The store is small but cute, a warm sugary smell welcomes you. The walnut and chocolate chip cookie is recommended.

A L

9.10.17 - it's like heaven in your mouth. Their cookies are more like cake- or brownie-cookies. Don't be surprised if there's a line, long or short, it'll move fast. It's crowded at the counter, but the staff is nice and patient. In addition to cookies they serve cake and prepared foods, too. Credit cards accepted. Each cookie is about $4-$5. Not too sugary, ample nuts and chunks of chocolate, and large. You'll want tonkeep coming back!

Ryan Peart

Hands down best cookies in Manhattan! Fair warning, they are rich. But sometimes you can’t just stop at 1.

Mike Styckle

The rich aroma as you walk down the steps into the shop is a warm welcome. The walnut chocolate chip cookie is pegged as the best chocolate chip cookie in NYC and it does not disappoint. Order a glass of milk or coffee to accompany it for the full experience. The oatmeal raisin cookie is also top notch. The line is long, but it moves quickly. There were about 30 people in line outside and it was only about a 10 minute wait. It's worth the wait.

Marta Majerek

I had blueberry muffin and chocolate chip cookie! Omg! Muffin Was ok, but in my opinion-not enough berries. But when it comes to the cookie - the best I have ever had!

Xavier G

The best cookies I had during my trip in New York!!! soft inside and crunchy outside!! Perfect, I will keep a memory of those cookies! Will definitely recommend it! It is very small place and you need to queue but worth it

Lydia Tang

Best cookie I’ve ever eat, Both favor is tasty( the original n the chocolate one) You must try when u visit new york

zandie

My favorite cookie joint in all of NYC. I’ll do anything (even your taxes) to have their dark chocolate and peanut butter chip cookie again

John J

I’ll go as far to say their double chocolate chip cookie is the best cookie I’ve ever had. It’s an easy walk right from the subway, and in all the years we’ve been going they’ve never been out of anything. A must stop for anyone who loves cookies.

Julia Hsia

Finally see them back! Since I’ve tried various items from them, I got the raspberry bomboloncini this time. I’ll say it was still good but I won’t recommend until nothing is available..😅I believe the they can play more creative with the raspberry filling.. 🍪Cookies, walnut bread, brioche are still best choices! …

Deepan Guharajan

The cookies and cakes are good!! We got the double chocolate chip cookie and a slice of lemon cake, and both were delicious. While they were warmed up, it would've been nice if it had been hot, so we took it home and microwaved it.

Tyler E

These cookies are incredible. The chocolate chip is packed with chocolate, and the rocky road comes in at a close second. Just one cookie is very filling.

Rosemary (nycstylecannoli)

The most amazing cookies you will ever enjoy! The chocolate peanut butter and regular chocolate are like fudge! I also love the new two chip offering, totally yummy! Their other baked goods are tasty, but you need to try the cookies. They are in a league all their own.

John Knotwell

The bakery is a local gem with a high social media following. The cookie was good, just not great. Long line waiting to get down to a small counter and limited selections that did not include your standard "fare" cookies was also a bit of a disappointment. It was easy to get to and worth the jaunt from midtown, just not amazing.

Claudia FD

Levain bakery is a stop spot recently. I enjoyed the cookie, hot chocolate and chocolate breads. It is not outstanding but very good. Long queue but it is fast as they don’t have an extensive menu and no sitting area

Leah

I walked here in the 32 degree (I’m Canadian and can’t do math) heat to get a WARM chocolate chip cookie and LET ME tell you it was worth it 😩 🥲 oooooey gooooey and everyone was nice. I tipped! On a cookie! …

Nam Tonthat

The best cookies I've had. I don't even know how they were able to make such a delicious cookie. Hard on the outside yet soft and moist on the inside. This would be my top recommendation when visiting New York. I sure as well know that I'll be back for more. Do yourself a favour and try the cookies

Joel Herzog

These cookies are off the hook good. Among the best in Nee York, you can’t go wrong stopping in here and indulging. Yum yum yum. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 🌟

Amir Bhuiyan

Went here to check out the hype of the chocolate chip cookies and oh boy, it was good! I don’t have a sweet tooth and usually order savory thing, but this cookie was good. I could taste all the goodness of the butter and chocolate.

Marilena K.

Hands down best walnut chocolate chip cookie I've even eaten 🍪 The peanut butter cookies were also delicious! Totally recommend 💯 …

Ming Cheng

Bought these cookies on a work trip to NYC and they were so damn good!! Would travel all the way to the US again just to buy another box.

Alessia Mathewson

Delicious, warm cookies where the choc chips on the inside are melted. My partner and I bought one each however they are quite rich and filling so we could have easily just split one. Having them with a glass of milk tops off the experience! We went to the original bakery on 74th however there’s a bigger second store that has recently opened on Amsterdam Avenue that apparently doesn’t have a queue. Definitely put this place on your to the list!

Anup Parikh

Is it small? Yes. Will there be a line? Probably. Is it worth the hype. Absolutely. Of all the overrated bakeries in the city, Levain isn't one of them. I've tried their chocolate/walnut (most popular) and dark chocolate. Personally the dark chocolate is amazing. Also the cookies heated up the next day are still great.

bart edlen

Where is the sixth or even seventh star option? We ate two cookies from here, over an entire weekend. We could not eat more than a couple bites at a time, they were so rich and flavorful. And they were huge. They would have been a bargain at ten times the price.

Valerie Yeo

This has been on my to do list for a while. Though there was a line, it was fast and the cookies make the whole wait worth while. It was 33 °F today. Try it on the spot when it's still warm or heat it when you are home. The gooey chocolate chips with the rich chocolate cookie makes a perfect match in heaven. I've also bought the chocolate chips walnuts cookies, slice of banana chocolate chips bread and the sour cream coffee slice. For my hand warmer, I ordered the Valrhona hot chocolate which is one of the item on chocolate festival each year.

Josh Zignego

The dark chocolate chip cookie was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. It was crunchy on the outside and just melted in your mouth. I don’t know how to explain it, but it was great! Very friendly staff and good service too :)

Mauro Ortiz

The best cookies in NYC 😊 …

Shay Shwartz

מומלץץץץץ! The Chocolate Chips Cookie was the best cookie I have ever ate! Amazing!! Recommended!!!!! Do not miss it! Crispy outside, so juicy inside. Dreamed flavors!

Imad Assaker

This is by far the best cookies on the face of this planet , worth every second of the wait , amazing staff , great service , big portions of deliciousness!! Highly Highly recommend this place

Carissa Espinosa

I ordered a chocolate chip walnut cookie and could not believe how heavy it was!! It was absolutely delicious and tasted like it contained about a pound of butter. I had to eat it over the course of two days (and shared with others) because it was so rich, but I have no regrets.

Josh Jackson

Best cookie I have ever tasted in my life! This is likely the most famous cookie bakery in the city. If you are a cookie lover you need to try this place. Although these cookies are arguably more of cakes, they are still worth trying.

Ariel Bautista

This place was recommended by my aunt and I have heard that it was one of the best cookies in New York. It's a very cozy shop that doesn't look like a powerhouse. But I am so glad we made the mission out to get these cookies. Ended up getting 2 of each kind: chocolate chip with walnuts, oatmeal raisin, chocolate peanut butter and double chocolate chip. They came in this nice box, all individually wrapped and still warm. The crisp on the cookies when you first bite into them, then the warm chocolate chips melting into your mouth. The cookies themselves feel dense, and it would have been amazing with a nice cold glass of milk. There are other pastries and goodies that Levain Bakery makes, but I will make a trip out of those cookies whenever I'm in NYC

Vikas Munjal

The best cookie I have eaten in my life. Chocolate chip walnut cookie with milk was my order and it was definitely worth the money spent. Would add this as a stop after lunch or dinner. They've expanded their location as well.

Lisa Taylor

Some of the yummiest cookies ever! Today we got the dark chocolate peanut butter flavor. Very rich, even two of us could only eat around half. Yay for more later!

Bhargava Reddy

It has some good and the best cookies of new york . Must visit this place .

Flyinthesky

There have the BEST cookies in the world.

K P

Levain Bakery was recommended to us by friends who recently went to New York, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to check this place out. The cookies were so good and I paired it with a cup of milk on the side. Soft and gooey on the inside with a bit of a crunch on the outside. The cookies are made to a perfection and if you ever are considering of giving Levain a try, I highly recommend it!

Philip Ermish

I had no idea what to expect, but woah....these cookies are good! I tried the chocolate chunk with walnuts and the dark chocolate with peanut butter. The chocolatey peanut buttery goodness won me over. It’s like a lava cake with little nuggets of pb wonder. They’re intense, so stay home if you’re looking for some light hearted dessert.

Sabina Choi

Seriously Literally Actually Absolutely the best cookies I ever ate. HUGE. I wish they had more locations. Bought 6 chocolate chip ones with walnuts in them. They lasted 4 days in the bag. Tasted the same on the 4th day. Slight crisp on the outside and so soft on the inside. Filled with chocolate chips and walnuts. Heavenly. I also got the dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie. Deeeelicious 👌

Yaveyta Fujoshi

Limited choices but yummy bread. I bought a loaf but was told they couldn't slice it for me. If I wanted sliced bread I had to buy this bread then walk 4 blocks to another bakery and have them slice it. I know the Clerk was just trying to be helpful but the whole 'buy from our bakery then go to another bakery' convo was just dumb. Supply your employees with equipment to slice bread!!

Marwan

Chocolate chip walnut cookie is excellent, so is the dark chocolate chip one. Friendly service, quick turnaround. Tight spot, barely any room but they seem to make it work. Overall awesome experience, highly recommended.

Sonia Lee

The cookies are delicious here (a little heavy) but the brioche with chocolate chips was the real star for me! My mom got an iced coffee and was happy with that as well. I'd recommend it to anyone, the wait shouldn't be too bad (I've been a few times and only wait 10-15 minutes). Service is friendly and efficient. They have four flavors of the cookies, the best one in my opinion is the chocolate chip walnut followed by the chocolate with peanut butter chips. There's very little seating and it's very crowded inside, so it's best to buy your goods and then eat elsewhere.

Skylar Kim

Honestly the best cookies I've tasted. If you come to NYC, this is the one place you HAVE to visit. I was visiting New York for the first time, and the first place I visited after getting off my train was Levain Bakery. I went on a Wednesday at 9:30AM, so there was no big line out the door or really any line at all. The shop isn't HARD to find, but it isn't easy to find. It's on a basement floor level, so keep your eyes peeled. I ordered two chocolate chip walnut, one dark chocolate chocolate chip, and one oatmeal raisin. I loved them ALL. All the cookies have a beautiful crispy outer shell, but theres a soft and warm middle. The chocolate chip walnut has a great amount of chocolate and the walnut addition is a great texture combo. The dark double chocolate was a chocolate lover's delight, and it's the first one I ate. What surprised me is the oatmeal raisin. It is the best oatmeal raisin cookie I've eaten. It's not too sweet, but there's a creamy, buttery and cinamon (?) taste of the dough. In every bite there's a lot of raisin, and honestly I would go back and order more of the oatmeal raisin. It was not dry, and I saved half so I could eat it back at home (19 hours later!). If you warm it up in the microwave for 10 sec, the inside gets nice and gooey again. Seating is very limited, so it's better to eat outside and enjoy the weather while eating a warm cookie. Overall, when I come back to NYC, this will be the first time I visit again. The service was fast and great and worth every penny (and calorie!)

Felix Gallego

Best cookie I have ever tasted!

Rana Jawad

Line outside moves pretty fast. Very limited menu, but the food is great! The chocolate chip walnut cookie was amazing!

Nico

Best Cookies ever. Must go place for every tourist in NYC who loves pastries. The taste compensates every minute you have to stand in line for it. To know that I’ll never find an equally delicious cookie somewhere else almost makes me cry.

מיכל זלכה-לאנג

Sooooo tasty 😋 We were amazed by how good it was! …

Elyssa Himmer

Yum!! Best cookie I have EVER had!!! I was sad the weren’t selling any classic chocolate chip cookies. There were only 4 cookie flavors. We got dark chocolate with peanut butter chips and chocolate chips with walnuts. They were both AMAZING! The dark chocolate cookie almost had the texture and flavor of a gooey brownie on the inside. They were both a little crisp on the outside and gooey (but not raw) on the inside. Between the 3 of us we ate 2 cookies and it was very filling. Will DEFINITELY go back!

Kendra Hall

The cookies at this bakery are really good, they’re a bit filling though so if you’re planning on having dinner, try not having these cookies before because you’ll probably be full. I tried their dark chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. Honestly, I’m not a fan of their actual ice cream,it taste slightly artificial and just blah.However, in combination with the cookie it’s pretty good. I definitely recommend this place especially if you’re looking for a filling dessert, or if you just have a major sweet tooth. I would definitely be returning to try there other cookies.

Kim Paolucci

Got a chocolate chip GF cookie. It was okay. The cookie is thick so it's not really baked in the centre (like a cookie dough). The cookie had good flavor but i thought it tasted floury. The cookie is the only GF thing they have.. I wouldnt go there again for it.

Humza Sheikh

The best cookie in New York. 74th street is my fave location as due to the high volume of people cookies come out fresh all the time. Whereas in the other locations such as Harlem, it doesn’t receive the same kind of traffic and so I haven’t gotten that signature gooey in texture and crisp outer texture that people love levain for!

Ro Sanchez Seijas

Best cookies in NYC! It’s worth the 20/30 min line. Loved the chocolate chip cookie with walnut! You need to eat them warm... they are the best.

Sagi Benbasat

One of the best chocolate cookies I've ever eaten 😋 This one is a must have, try em' all, get skinny on a different day …

Bumble Bee

Wanted to love these but they were nothing special! Went all the way to UES on our visit to NYC just for the kids to try these. Big on size and sugar, average on taste.

Cherry

indeed the choc chip walnut cookie delivered. warm crunchy moist cookie w gooey choc that goes beautifully w walnuts. liked their walnut sticky bun too but it was a tad dry. valrona hot choc was a huge let down but that’s fine cuz it’s not their specialty

Ana Caroline Paiva Gandara

The cookies, of any flavor, worth every penny you spent there. I strongly recommend them. But prepare yourself: the line is giant! You can have luck, try it anyway. The ice coffee is good but it's nothing compared to the emotion you'll have eating the cookie. They're big, with tons of chips and the dough is soft and delicious! Go go go

araya

nice cookies and quite big. pretty busy shop when i was there, so better check the menu and pick your choice fast.

Katie Chuang

Possibly the best cookies I've had. Ever. Crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Heaven! The chocolate peanut butter was divine but slightly too rich and sticky for me. The walnut and choc chip was perfect. Oh so warm and crumbly!

Venice McGrath

I'm a real foodie and I don't understand the hype. To me it's really just another average cookie. But it's one of the fun touristy things to do, so go try it and see what you think.

Deidra B

Tried the chocolate chip walnut and the chocolate peanutbutter one. Waited in line for about 5 minutes for them. These weren't the best cookies I've ever tried. I'm not sure why the place is so popular. The cookies are huge and taste ok. They're not bad. I can't imagine I'd ever wait in line for them again though.

Reed Humphrey

The oatmeal raisin cookies are unbelievable! The other cookies are great, but I would spend your calories on the oatmeal cookies and skip the others!

Miguel Munoz

All the cookies are great here, my favorite is the oatmeal raisin cookie that is not the traditional type but super delicious.

Yvette Munroe

Their cookies are very good. Love it. But don't look for rockies Road cookies in the fall

Ali Noman

Chocolate Chip Walnut cookies, a must try at this bakery, it doesn't disappoint!

Becky Bergemann

This is my favorite cookie bakery EVER!! The cookies are HUGE and perfect- slight crisp on the outside and ooey gooey deliciousness on the inside. I especially love them fresh, or warm them 10 seconds in the microwave. Also, the new location 2 blocks away is bigger and helps- no line on a summer sunday!

Jaylynn Truman

This is a super busy shop! It is very small and very crowded. But the cookies here are amazing. They look and smell amazing and when you get them they are so warm. I have heard that all of the other pastries they sell are also amazing and will totally come back here to try the rest of them! Everyone of these cookies was so delicious. Cookies aren’t even really my thing, but I could eat all four of these. They were really thick and the middle was still really gooey.

Bobby Watson

Line up is worth the cookies. True classic. A must try for both locals and visitors.

Hassan Saleh

Good cookies, worth trying if you can work it into your trip. I prefer the chocolate chip.

Sin Jaz

Amazing cookies, soft on the inside, a little chewy on the outside. The chocolate walnut was my favourite. We went during the weekend and spent about 15-20 minutes in line. The wait was worth it.

Sean Reiter

Best cookies ever! They’re dense and crispy on the outside, yet perfectly moist on the inside. We had both chocolate chip walnut and oatmeal raisin - both were amazing!

Felipe Gómez

Not worth the hype… I ordered all of them cookies, and all were hard as a rock. The only one that was good was the dark chocolate PB. What a shame

Huiyee

I kid you not- the BEST cookies I've ever eaten!!!! They are so good and I miss the cookies so much that I attempted to recreate the same (I failed). It's not your usual cookies, this is legendary stuff. Go try it for yourself!!

Robbie King

The biggest, best cookies in NYC. So satisfying--you can eat two, but you might regret it. One is filling. Any flavor is good, but chocolate chip walnut is best. Only downside is that at $4 per cookie, you would go bankrupt if you buy a dozen. However, YOLO. Go eat em in Central Park.

Jake Rubinsky

$5 a cookie is steep when you think about it but they’re so damn delicious! 5 stars all around.

Charles Nixon

Straightforward goodness. No plain chocolate chip but that's fine because what they do, they do it well. I would also highly recommend their oatmeal raisin.

Arthur Noguera

probably the best cookies i’ve had! chocolate chip walnut and dark chocolate chocolate chip cookies are my go-tos.

Yannick Huang

The best cookies ever ♥️♥️

Yanni Yoong

Thick cookie with delicious chocolate chips, it was chewy, crispy and soft at the same time. How is that possible? Can’t get enough of it. But it’s such a huge cookie - can be shared by 2 pax! The best in NYC!

Debbie Zwiers

Small bakery selling delicious, enormous cookies! You will get them still warm and ready to eat. But after a trip back home and a few days later they are still great. When this place is busy, go to the new location around the corner a few blocks uptown. Subway station nearby!

Jose V

Words can't describe how good these cookies are. If you are in New York City, just do yourself a favor and get a warm cookie from this fine establishment. All you need is one as they are HUGE, but you will want many many more. You can thank me later.

William Whalen

This place only serves four cookies but that is the beauty of it. They do all four cookies extraordinarily well. They also serve milk which is a plus as it is the perfect compliment to the rich, gooey, and flavorful cookies.

Genesis Garcia

Follow my best reviews on Instagram @comfortcomida. Absolutely delicious. Wish the chocolate chip didn't have walnuts. The dark chocolate peanut butter though is PERFECT.

Cara Crowley

Soo good!! We tried their new Rocky Road cookie that they just released. Incredible. There was a couple behind us that had just gotten engaged in Central Park & decided to come here right after. It’s a great spot & locals know it too!

Yasmina R

Best cookies I’ve ever tasted in my life. They melt in your mouth and they’re full of deliciousness!!!

Brooke BB

We were able to make it to this bakery JUST before closing time. We had to go quite a bit out of the way to get there. (Our hotel was on 6th Ave and 32nd Street). But we just HAD to try one of Levain's famous cookies. Unfortunately the chocolate chip was sold out, but we got the Chocolate chocolate chip. We had just finished dinner so I saved it into we got back to the hotel. Once I had a bite, I immediately wished we'd bought more than just one cookie. It was soooo good. And totally worth our travel time. When you go, buy multiple cookies-- you'll be glad you did.

Ferdous Ahmed

This is more of a cookie store than a bakery. We had to wait in the line for 15 mins to get to the store. We saw most of the ordering the cookies. And the cookies are amazing. :)

Stephanie Moya

Oh man these cookies are just unreal. I will say they're almost TOO good - too rich and delicious and I can never finish a whole cookies myself! I can barely eat half! (In one sitting... Oh it does not go to waste!) I recommend getting a few different ones so you can try the different flavors - the double chocolate and the normal choc chip ones are just out of this world. There tends to be a line but its okay burn a few extra calories and stand there, it'll be worth it considering what you're about to eat!!

Joseph Han

The classic chocolate walnut is one of the best cookies I have ever had!

Daniel Damico

Best cookies on the island of Manhattan by far!! Stop by and grab a few, they are usually still warm when you get them. My favorite is the chocolate chip walnut cookie. They run about $4-$5 each but if your a sweets person they're well worth it

Sarah Jane Brown

Loved the cookies in particular - get the dark chocolate or the raisin oatmeal. Delish!

Victor Wilson

COOKIES FROM HEAVEN! If you are a native New Yorker or just visiting, Levain is a NYC Experience MUST DO. Their cookies are the star of the show and unquestionably the very best you will have anywhere. They are the quintessential cookie and they make an unforgettable gift (if they make it without being gobbled up). You will never believe these incredible morsels are created in this quaint and understated bakery, so small you might miss it. Be sure to put this on your itinerary or weekly shopping list. You will not regret it!

Sophia H

I saw this place on a Blog and wanted to try it, they did not disappoint! I only had the chocolate chip cookie but it was delicious!

zahra pournorouz

The walnut cookie 🍪🥹 and yummy cakes and breads 😋 …

Leo Niak

Waited a long time to get them. Bought 2 cookies per flavor. It was not cheap : we paid 32$. The cookie is not a normal flat cookie it is a giant round cookie. They are very soft and tasty. We prefered the oatmeal one :-)

Chaston Thompson

I have been wanting to hit this place up but each time I missed it. Until today I got the Chocolate Chip Walnut and it was the best cookie I have ever had. My score 9.7 on the chocolate Chip cookie scale. If you haven’t been go.

Cal P

The cookies were delicious!! And they are huge! The line was out the door when we got there, but moves very fast. We were probably in/out within a few minutes. We had the oatmeal raisin, walnut chocolate chip , and dark chocolate peanut butter chip - which was my favorite! Stock up when you are there because they are $4, if you order them online they are $6!!

Ify Okonkwo

Yes it may be touristy but there has to be a reason why these cookies are so popular right? I don't have the biggest sweet tooth but I was thoroughly impressed by this cookie! I feel like it's a cookie that was taken out of the oven before it's cooked all the way through and I'm not mad at it. It's damn good. Definitely the best chocolate chip cookie I've had! Couldn't eat it all in one sitting because it was very rich, so it made for a nice treat later. This will definitely be a new stop every time I come to NYC from now on.

Cecilia Knapp

My friend said to come here for the best cookie ever and he wasn't wrong. The cookies are massive, chewy, and decadent. We had an artichoke and guyere flat bread for a quick snack and it was crispy, cheesy, and delicious. The one disappointment was the blueberry muffin which was kind of dry and more breadlike than cakelike.

Anamika Jha

Best cookies in the city. The dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie is a must try

Hamza Khan

Yup! You heard it right, best cookie in the city! Best cookie I’ve ever had in my life.

Queens Don’t Work

Hands down the best cookie on earth. Worth any drive and waiting in any line. Chocolate chip walnut is my fave

Celina M.

All the Instragram fuss and people telling me it was one of the best cookies in NY so I went here and I have to approve! So soft, tasty, just perfect. After trying it the 1st time I had to make a last stop before heading to the airport and I brought a big box of cookies back to Canada because they were amazing! :)

Danny D

Wife always insists we stop here. I don’t mind. Very touristy spot, but they manage to keep it real. If I had to choose between levain and Dominique ansel, I’d prolly go with the latter, but do both if you can!

Lydia Sohn

Hands down maybe the best cookie I've had in my entire life. Split 2 cookies between 4 people and we were completely satisfied. Would recommend getting a glass of milk with these!

Shadele Grier

The cookies! The cookies. I want to take the hour and 20 minute trip from my house in Brooklyn and go there right now for cookies. The line looked long, stretching about 4 or 5 doors down from the bakery, but it really only took about 15 minutes. I had the chocolate chip walnut and the dark chocolate peanut butter. I ate the chocolate chip walnut immediately while it was still warm from the oven and gooey in the middle. Best cookie of my life, maybe. Eat these.

Gee Parker

One of the best bakeries in the city. The cookies are always made fresh and make it feel like you've had a meal. Sucks that the cost is $5 per cookie though.

David Sharp

Phenomenal is the best word I can think of to describe these cookies! Another apt word for them might be HUMONGOUS! The people at the bakery were awesome too! (I can't share a pic because we ate the cookies already) :)

Waqar Ahmad Khan

Some say that the best cookies in the world are made in Manhattan ..but there is NO doubt that the best cookies in Manhattan are made by Levian. For the best punch eat it there and wash it down with their hot chocolate or coffee ... The walnut chocolate cookies are the ultimate in the craft.

Ryan Kwong

As someone who has eaten many Chips Ahoy! cookies and freshly baked cookies (by good bakers of course) in their lifetime, Levain Bakery falls on the better side of the spectrum. But I was trying to find the WOW factor that most reviewers seem to imply. Yes, Levain Bakery probably makes the best cookies in NYC, but this is how freshly baked cookies taste like. Where is the WOW factor that my grandma can't do with her oven? I guess the WOW factor comes from the fact that 90% of other NYC bakeries can't seem to maintain a level of freshness that Levain Bakery is so good at. I got one of each cookie type and my favorite was the classic chocolate chip and let me tell you...these cookies pack a punch in taste and in mass (they're unbelievably heavy for its size). Upon reading some reviews, one review struck me, so I would like to make more aware of this issue to whoever finds this important: Levain Bakery have used "high gluten enriched bleached bromated flour." Interesting stuff when you look into it. Unfortunately, I don't know if they still use this ingredient. -update- The owner replied back to me and stated that all Levain Bakery shops have stopped using bromated flour last year. Hooray!

Shelley

People say money can't buy true love. I say people are WRONG. Money (and only $4) can buy you TRUE LOVE WITH THE MOST AMAZING COOKIE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. It's so amazing that, if they passed out Levain's Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies at heaven's gate, I would've converted to Christianity. Okay, no, but I would at least seriously consider it for a few minutes. That is, until the cookie vanishes into my belly.

Henry Camp

My double chip cookie was awesome. They use the right amount of chocolate chips - which is a lot. I recommend sharing with a friend if you care about your health.

Laura Pearson

The best cookies in all of Manhattan. $4 a piece but they weight 6oz so they are no joke. My favorite is the dark chocolate chocolate chip, but I’m hoping one day they will make a regular chocolate chip cookie without nuts and then that might take first place. This is definitely worth the line and the trip uptown!

Flower Girl

The best chocolate walnut cookie I have ever eaten! The cookie is $4.00 plus tax....but with every penny! When I went there was a line of about 20 people, but it moves fast. There is no seating, so you need to be prepared to take your treats to eat elsewhere.

Jacob Dong

Very tasty. Be ware, they’re quite dense!

Jonathan B.

Well.. I don't really get the hype I'm afraid. The cookies are good, but not really above a few other places. And they are too thick for me - make them a bit thiner (a cookie is not a cake) and lower the price, which is.. 5 USD!

Isabel CY

The best cookie that I have never eaten! Delicious and very soft! I tried the cookie with peannut butter. It have a good quantity of peannut butter and the combination with dark chocolate is amazing. I recommend a lot this place

Tiffany Fliedner

Best place to get cookies. Would always suggest getting milk when you get cookies. Not far at all from the park either. Cookies are so delicious, recommend trying the Rocky Road they had as a summer limited release.

Megan Rumbles

The best, gooey, mouth watering cookies. But don't take my word for it. Let the pictures do the talking. Or just see the line that is constantly going down the block. Do yourself a favor and stop here on your NYC vacation. Or just for fun 😉 …

James Raynor

Located on 74th between Columbus and Amsterdam, a teeny tiny bakery with a beautiful assortment of simple but BIG flavor. Unbelievable cookies, breads and doughnuts. If you're in NYC, and it could even be on Staten Island, get here!

Danielle Lordello

I'm obsessed with this cookie, no doubt the best I've ever eaten

Samuel Yu Sum NG

One of the best cookies I have ever had. The Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip is the one to go for. Definitely worth visiting (before making your way to the American Museum of Natural History.

Kay Gee

Their baked goods are tasty. The cookies are very rich and I needed help to finish mine. Also, the queue is considerable and so are the prices. But good experience overall.

Maggie de la Pena

These hockey puck- sized cookies are amazing - solid on the outside and warm and goey on the inside. Expect a line, sometimes down the block. The service is quick and efficient and the inside space is small, so be ready with your order once it's your turn. Take some to go!

Seçil K

The pictures speak by themselves... By far the best cookie I've ever eaten, it's a must!

Nándor Kovács

Amazing cookies, great coffee and friendly staff. ❤️

Garfield E

Had the oatmeal raisin cookie glad I don't live close by I would being trouble 😅. …

Katherine Dudley

Good, but not the best cookies I've ever had. Overhyped. Cookie was good, but more like a scone than a cookie, and half raw in the middle. Apparently they think that leaving it half raw is easier than actually baking a cookie that has a chewy texture even cooked. Itwas tasty anyway, but nowhere near the best ever, and notworrth $4. Location was tiny and had nowhere to sit.

Realtor Veronika Rojas-Matiz

Yes, that's the line. We want yo taste the week famous chocolate cookies and all pastries they may have. We are tourist and my friend want it to buy some cookies so badly that at the end All the wait was worthy. Tiny place with huge success 😏 congratulations! …

Jennifer Wilson

I must say I am not a big cookie person but this place just might turn you into one. Now I stop by to pick some up for friends when I am in NYC. What a treat!

David

Delicious, with lots of flavor. I'd recommend coffee cake and the chocolate chip with walnut cookie.

Katerina K

French style bakery, trendy atmosphere

Sharon Heinig

One of the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever has. Serves hot and melt in your mouth

Andrea Connors

The dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookie is sinful 🤤 My favorite for sure!! 😍 The cookies are very rich, chocolatey, and full of PB chips!!! …

Mark Deavult

Lemme lay it out for ya: Stretch Pants exist for a reason. If the Universe didn’t want you to have cookies, the Universe wouldn’t allow the creation of stretch fabric and “comfort fit” measurements. The most bomdiggity, bombtastic, bodacious, bestest, most redonkulous cookies in the city, if not Planet Earth. The line is long, but it moves quickly. Talk amongst yourselves. Staff are super friendly. Tip well. If you don’t have a cookie, you’ll regret it on your deathbed. Just do it, and deal with the crippling self-loathing later as you wipe away the crumbs.

Murat Uder

The best cookie i have eaten in my life and i have eaten a lot. Prepare yourself to wait for a while in the que, which could take up to 30 mins. The first time i went there it was too long, i changed my mind. But after eating it, i realized that it was worth it. Highly suggested.

Donea Smeaton

Best cookies I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t come to manhattan without getting a chocolate chip walnut and walking it over to Central Park.

Heather Falise RDN

One of the best cookies I’ve ever had, and served warm!

Fredrick R. Carter

Small place with excellent variety of cookies, the best ones.

Bram

good, I had the chocolate peanut butter cookie and it was very tasty. just wish it was slightly less sweet but that’s personal taste.

Ahmed Abd El Maksoud

Don't let this long line frustrate you. You'll appreciate every single moment you are waiting for those choowy goowy cookies when you feel it in your mouth. Infinite number of stars to levian bakery. It isn't a normal cookie. It's a cookie from Levian bakery. Thank you levian bakery for existing in this world. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 …

Isaac Church

Two thumbs up for a unique bakery with tasty treats and bread. The famous cookies are of course excellent.

Celine Aka-Koffi

Cute, but small bakery that gets very busy. There is no line before 9:00 AM. The blueberry muffin is sinfully delicious!

Sarah K

Incredibly delicious !! Every time my family and I visit NYC, we have to make a stop at Levain. Their cookies are so moist, delicious and tasty. 1 cookie could be shared by 2, or if you really want to keep it all to yourself go for it! Can’t wait to go back to have more!

Jonathan

Thick and loaded with half melted chocolate, if you only get one thing, get their chocolate chip cookie. Their walnut scone, coffee cakes, and cinnamon brioche are also very good. Always busy, but the service is polite and efficient.

nimrod posner

Amazing cookies. Great local place. Worth the effort to get here specially just for them.

GLITTER CUPCAKE

The cookies were super fresh, we ordered a chocolate chip walnut and a oatmeal raisin and they were both very good.

Fletcher Clugston

The best cookies i have ever had. The raisin cookie was perfect. Crispy and soft at the same time. I will be coming back on every visit to the city.

Rachel Perez

Very very good cookies. But, if you're like my family, you cannot eat one whole cookie by yourself. So, we had some to take back home. Great place to visit if you're in NYC.

Lukasz Kogut

Incredible cookie, 5 dollars are completely worth it. Also very nice people working there.

Lamis Momin

The chocolate chip cookie read really good and big I highly recommend it

Shrey Gupta

Best cookies in New york without a doubt. It may cost $4 each and 480 calories but its totally worth it.

דניאלה דן

Definitely the best cookies in NYC! The line might be long on busy weekends. If you have the chance it's better to come during weekdays

Christopher Cali

Great cookies! That double chocolate chip one is my fave!

Alexandra Hirku

OMG...it's all true, people. This is the best cookie I have ever eaten!!!

Naomi Chang

I really really love their cookies! Very delicious ~ Must try in NY!

Juliann Negron

By far my favorite chocolate chip cookie (so far) in NYC! Definitely worth trying at least once. These cookies are HUGE but the walnuts cut the sweetness and balance out the flavor. When they hand you the cookie, it's still warm! Perfect for a walk home on a fall evening. Their oatmeal cookies are also two thumbs up. You MUST stop by!

Mauricio V

The cookies are amazing. There is a lot of hyped foods around New York but these cookies are really that good. Good size.

Luke Johnson

There will be a line and it will be worth it for their cookies. They are out of this world and are very tasty. Chewy, chocolaty but does not crumble.

Célia

The best cookies in the city, just like they call it cookie heaven. With also some other options like bread, some cakes and.

Sebastien Salin

My friends recommended me as best cookies ever and yes that's true, we took 3 for 2 people and cost 12usd, but it was too much, we were full after 1/2 of one.

Laura S.

Cute little bakery on the west side. Not much to pick from and mostly baked goods with nuts, but the cookie I got was delicious!!!!!!!

Seidy Sleiman

COOKIE HEAVEN. The Heaven for Cookies. All cookies go to heaven. Perfect delicious moist crunchy-chewy cookies!!!

Narod Haroutunian

One of a kind! I always visit Levain when in NYC just make sure they are hot .. mine wasn't today but delicious nonetheless

Hamza Dadabhoy

Warm fresh and gooey cookies. The smell drove us to come check this place out and the huge line out the door definitely peaked our interest, upon entering the store and taking our first bite we came to realize why they are so special. YUM

Jocelle L

Their cookies are so huge and delicious! Theyre four dollar a piece and worth every dollar! Definitely a must try when you go to NY.

Katja N.

Those were probably the best cookies I ever had!! Seriously.

bruno korbar

If you know, you know. My favourite style of cookies, and some of my favourite cookies in NYC. If you're close, it's well worth a visit.

zi yan lim

This place smells so heavenly of baked goods as you walk by. The cookies are very dense, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Definitely must try for cookie lovers

Caroline Hill

My co-worker’s and myself had these cookies delivered to us today from one of the Resident’s and his wife. OMG when I say I’m in heaven and these cookies are deee-lisssshhhhhes, 1 cookie can be shared by 2 people. I love them and may order some for myself and my family!!! I definitely will share this bakery with my family and friends (no doubt)!!!

John Dye

Huge cookies. Awesome service. The original blue store with the step-down is the absolute best!

Alfred

The regular chocolate chip cookie with nuts is amazing. It deserves a 6 star rating!!!

Fabiola De Freitas

Deliciousness... I stayed in line inside the store for 15 minutes and when it was my turn I couldn't be served because I didn't have a mask on... I could've known that before standing in line. Nobody said anything. I bought the mask next door and stay in line again. It was a very Delicious cookie. But what a waste of precious time. Mask up before you purchase. No problem if you don't wear them until your turn though.

Marlin Thai

Great cookies but nothing spectacular to say about them besides their big size

Cristina Siciliano

Their two choco chip cookie is the best in New York. Always ask for it to be warmed up. The staff at this location is particularly nice. Thumbs up. Definitely my favorite location.

Max Adamski

The girl at the front of house made my day - Whoever it was on Thursday 8th Dec 2022, approx 5.30pm

LSUFAN67

My wife and i stumbled across this place after we finished a couple of hot dogs at Gray Papaya just a few minutes from Levain. We each got a cookie (choc chip walnut and an oatmeal raisin). Holly cow! Best cookies we’ve ever had. They weigh about a 1/4 lb. each and are so moist and chewy. We also split a blueberry muffin which was also good. The cookies we got were still warm with the choc. Chips melting. This location is a hole in the wall but so glad we found it.

Joshua Ye

Ooey, gooey, warm, and massive, if you don't intend to wolf it down with a glass of milk, you'll have made a huge mistake. I didn't even mind the nuts in the cookie.

Jason Chiang

The best cookie quality. Chip's got them beat on variety of flavors, but they haven't figured out how to make the quality of the actual cookie base as good as Levain's. I pray they never open a shop within walking distance of my apartment, or I'm in real trouble lol.

Ryan GOR

COOKIES COOOKIES COOKIES!!! By far my favorite cookie spot. Great selection of cookies.

Meg In The World

We love their pastries! And story about owners was interesting and inspiring to me. :-)

Meera Sathananthan

We had the chocolate chip brioche and two chip chocolate chip cookie. Mouthwatering and so delicious. Their drinks were also very nice. The staff were patient as we chose what we wanted and very quick to serve everything

Tara Cabullo

The dark chocolate and peanut butter as well as the oatmeal and raisin were so good and worth it. 🍪🍪 …

Andres N.

Great little sweets shop. The cookies are gooey on the inside with a crunch on the outer edges. Expect to wait on line for these delicious treats. Enjoy a cookie and beverage

Joel Nolasco

This place is famous for their cookies it was a very good cookie prefer the double chocolate. I one time experience but I'm not making that line every week

Clara

Really good as expected but I have to admit that it’s a little overrated. However, I would still recommend it and eat there again !

Bryan Pollock

Love this bakery so much. New fall cookie is scrumptious.

Elizabeth Hadden

The chocolate chip cookies are always delicious!

Cory V

Humongous and yummy cookies but I found them too greasy. Bought some and ate them at Central park while strolling. Try it!

Megan Hard

Friendly team, quick efficient service. Great tea and coffee. The bakery items looked amazing and can confirm that they tasted just as great!

micro chiroptera

Given how hyped this shop is I am underwhelmed. I actually prefer the cookies I bake myself over these. I found them flat and boring in taste. They’re just big.

Ryan Kirkham

Awesome chocolate chip cookies and very quaint bakery. Highly recommend.

J B

Best chocolate peanut butter cookie I’ve ever had! Do yourself a favour and stop at this place. It’s busy, but it goes quick!

Michelle Kitson

Everything has already been said about their cookies... Just sublime.

Kyle Dahl

[Delivery review] The good: These cookies are giant, chunky handfuls of bliss! And when I say handfuls I mean it - they must weigh close to a pound per cookie, which is nothing close to an Oreo's size. Don't count calories, because these bad boys are decadent in all the right ways. Massive chocolate chips or peanut butter pieces and baked to perfection, with surely a healthy portion of butter. The end result is a soft (but not-too-soft) cookie that can easily be split by two people. Heat it up and the end result is divine. The not-so-good: The price! Luckily we received the cookies as a gift package, so we didn't have to pay. But after looking up online for potentially buying gifts to send to others, the prices are quite high. In-store is one thing, but 4 cookies for $27, not including shipping or tax, is quite another. $40 for shipping 4 cookies to someone?! I mean, they are little piles of heaven, but jeez.

Su R c

Best cookies I ever had.chocolate chip chocolate cookies and chocolate walnut cookies are must have.a tiny shop with really delicious mouthwatering cookies.each cookie is for four dollars but worth it

Cindy T

HUGE COOKIES! worth the hype. Definitely check it out if you can make it over there.

Alejandra Montemayor

Best cookies!!

Dave Pierson

I ordered a double chocolate chip cookie and it was served fresh and warm. Crispy on the bottom and soft throughout. I'd order the same cookie if I were to go back.

Eléna Konopnicki

Best cookies in the city! Only to take out. It is a bakery and not a coffee. We saited 20 minutes in winter outside for a very good reason. I chose choclate and nuts and I recommend it

Brian Premo

Believe the hype! I avoided this place for too long because I thought it was just another over-hyped NYC trap, but my wife convinced me to wait in line for half an hour one day and boy was it worth it. My only regret was not buying more when I had the chance!! They also just opened a new, bigger location a few blocks away.

Stan Twice

Best cookie ive ever had, period, warm, melty, crunchy, excellent!

Lady Zabyth

Delicious cookies, well worth the wait. Not a dine-in place though, definitely a grab-and-go.

Melissa Donato

Cookies are delicious! Walnut, chocolate chip will forever be the best.

Emma Cornford

Loved these cookies and pastries. Tiniest little spot but so glad we visited!

Lina Nguyen

This place definitely lives up to its name. These are super unique cookies that you can't find anywhere else, and I still haven't been able to accurately recreate them to date.

Philip Hake

The cookies are massive and delicious. They are baked crunchy on the outside and ooey gooey in the inside. This bakery is a must stop!

EAT PLAY LOVE JAPAN

I love homemade chocolate chip cookies! Mind blowing :)

Matthew Norman

The best cookies you will ever have, no doubt. You'll also not need to eat for the rest of the day they are so filling.

Ren

The best peanut butter cookie I’ve ever had. Don’t miss it if you’re in this neighborhood! Highly recommended

Zach Lefurge

Just heavenly. Unreal how good these cookies are!

Colleen Pace

Can't wait to try the Rocky Road! We always stop here when visiting NYC.

Roni Sagman

A very cool place!!!! We liked their famous cookie the most. We took some two other cookies who weren't that good.

Ana A.

The lemon cake was my favorite! So good

Joseph Heilner

Straight up magical cookies that fuel me with the power to conquer evil!! Seriously, this is a bucket list cookie you can not miss.

Ann La

Located in the Upper West Side, if you love cookies then you should definitely visit this bakery when you're in NYC. These cookies are so chunky and made fresh. It's very filling because of the size of the cookie. The chocolate walnut chip is popular choice for your first time here. It was a bit crowded inside so there wasn't much seatings left. Very quick and friendly service though. It's a really good treat to bring back from your trip. FYI - They also ship their cookies outside of NYC. It was ironic when my office received these cookies as a holiday gift so I was pretty excited to get to try them again.

Robroth Destructor (guitarist of HEADRIPPER)

One of the best chocolate chip cookies I've had in my life

Shirly Niego

One of the best cookies I have ever had!

Léonard Dubois

Simply the best cookies I have ever tasted! And believe me: I know about cookies

Gil Almog

Great bakery with great food. The service is bit slow and the coffee is not very good. So just eat as much as you can :)

Eleana Valentine

Hands down, the BEST chocolate chip cookies you will ever eat

Zuzana Hylova

The sweatest fluffiest cookies there are. Simply delicious. Bread is also amazing.

Derrill Dabkoski

Best cookies I've ever had! You need to try each of oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, and chocolate with white chocolate chips because the flavors all distinctive.

Shayna Abramson

the double chocolate is the best, gooey insides make it unbelievably delicious!

Phillip Garner

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie you will ever have! The chocolate chip Brioche is also worth a try.

Osama Al Nasir

Generously chunky and was served in a timely manner

Scott Cornelius

Good bakery! Their chocolate chip cookie, one of their claims to fame, is really just stuffed with chocolate chips, which was a bit much for me.

Henry Spry

Great cookies and very big. We got a dozen and should have gotten more.

Pae Ng

Long lines outside but was moving. Very few seats inside but it’s not a problem since cookies were delicious.

Thomas Perez

Cookies are amazing! Worth every penny!

Paulo Silveira

Definitely what I expected from the reviews. The chocolate cookies are so creamy, but I prefer the walnuts one which is crunchy. Expect a huge line.

Melanie M

Delicious cookies! I really liked the Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip

Marco Brito

Best cookies ever! So good I don't know whether to eat it or rub it in my face... So as not to be in doubt, I do both.

Jose Luis

The cookies are simply delicious, the taste of the chocolate chips is unique, definitely one of the best chocolate chips cookies I ever had, the staff were amazing too, the brioche tastes delicious too, this is a must on NYC!

allen m

The cookies were so fresh, the chocolate was melting with every bite. Small place.

K Klug

Good breakfast to go. Check out their scones and cookies!

Jacqueline Telljohann

These cookies are quite popular and came highly recommended by several people. We were worried about how long the line would be, but it wasn't bad. There were maybe 10 people ahead of us and we only had to wait about 5 minutes. It's a very small place and very crowded inside. There is a small counter you can eat at but no chairs. They only have 4 flavors of cookies. Since I don't like chocolate, the only one I could get was oatmeal raisin. My dad makes my favorite oatmeal raisin cookie. I've never had one that comes close the being as good but this one did. The raisins were moist. The cookie was crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. It was a fat cookie. If you like their flavors, I definitely recommend coming here.

Hannah Sontag

Lives up to its reputation - all of the cookies were phenomenal.

Thelma Frayne

These cookies are good, but I had sky high expectations for them and they just fell short. They are good, but they are not the best in the world... and I'm not sure if they should even compete in the cookie category as they are best described as a kind of cookie/cake hybrid. They really are very good for a cookie/cake/thing and I don't think you could be disappointed with one. I also got a take-away hot chocolate and that was above-average too. One thing to note: These cookies are a meal in themselves. Very, very filling. We had them after a hot dog from nearby Gray's Papaya, but I don't think I could have fit it as a dessert after anything more substantial.

V F

The have the best cookie of NYC!!!!! I recomend rhe one with chocolate and nuts.

Taylor Davis

After months of hearing about Levain Bakery, I finally visited. This establishment is truly a staple to the New York community. These are not the best cookies in New York City - they are the best cookies ever. The cookies are always fantastic and customer service is great also!

Kiyoung Lee

It was the most perfect gift for my friends. They are truly happy when it delivered to their home. Fast and safe shipping to anywhere in national wide. I sent two gift to CA and TX. They just received on time as I requested to deliver. Thank Alexia + Levain team. I really appreciate it!!!! You guys are really amazing!!!!

Sonali Gera

The cookies are delicious, no doubt. But they are not really cookies, more like gooey brownies. I tried their dark chocolate chip cookie and it was yum, but a bit too sweet for my taste. If you are averse to sweet things, you have to try their Oatmeal and raisin scone. I was surprised by how sumptuous it was, the right balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely go back for that scone alone!

karin nekosennin

Cookies are the best.

Gali Segal

The best cookies I have ever had in my life. Every time I'm in new York I will come as much as I can and get these cookies. We always say that we will try the banana bread (we heard it's super delicious) but every time we get there we just can't say no to the cookies. Be careful, very addictive! (Little tip: share a cookie, they are a full meal...). Can't wait to get back!

mimi tran

My favorite place to go when I come to NYC for awesome cookies.

Tamie Vermaak

Just the best cookie ever. And like how the owners tri-ath pics are displayed.

Lisa Kim

Love their cookies. Yes, it’s $4/each. Is it pricy? Yes. But what can I do?

Tracy Scott

Another great branch. Great service and clean

Francis Lam

Very friendly staff. The best cookies and chips in town.

Anna Myers

Absolutely fantastic - truly the best cookie in NYC, and 100% lives up to the hype!

Galen Oettel

Nothing I say in this review can do the perfection of a Levain cookie justice. The inside is gooey and reminiscent of cookie dough, while the outside is crispy. I always go for the choc-chip walnut. There are multiple locations in the city, but 74th is the original and carries a whole-in-the-wall charm. Bring friends, take your cookies to Central Park, and enjoy watching rowboats on the lake!

Martin Bui

My first time trying their baked cookies. It was cooked fresh and we had the chocolate chip with walnuts. I found the cookie to be quite rich from the amount of chocolate but might be pleasant for chocolate lovers. The dough was tasty though with the walnuts. There's limited seating in the place with a bench outside that you can sit down in. Prices are quite reasonable.

MARIA PANAGIOTOU

Best cookie i've ever head! Chocolate chip and peanut butter is top!!

Alina

These cookies are delicious, huge and crunchy. Hence why we don't even have a picture of the cookies. You wait for such a long line and then pay a whole $4 for them and then they're warm and you just need to devour them before they get a little cold and even later if you save some for later they are so delicious. My boyfriend I think they're the best cookies in the world but I believe you can always find better or different... So worth the wait and make sure you get there before 7 when they are about to close there's usually a bigger line

Theodore Chang

Long lines out the door, however fast and efficient service. I waited about 10-15 minutes but I'm sure the wait may be longer earlier in the day. I visited the bakery for the first time in the afternoon and by that time, they sold out on a bunch of their most popular items. Cookies however were still there. Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - served warm. Slightly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with warm gooey chocolate. Takes more like a scone than a cookie. It was good but not something I'd crave to have again. Definitely worth a visit to try at least once when visiting the city though. Double Chocolate with peanut butter cookie - Not as warm as the chocolate chip cookie and the peanut butter chips are not gooey, but with the chocolate dough mixed with the peanut butter, it was pretty good! Tasted more like a brownie with peanut butter than a cookie.

iasson seringes

The hype is real, Best Cookies ever

May Bresler Herzog

Incredible cookies. Warm, gooey, delicious.

Tian G

Good cookies! Really soft and smooth while a little crunchy on the outside. They do put a lot of chocolate chips inside! My only complaint may be that even half of the cookie is too large and sweet for my taste. But if you love that then this is definitely your thing!

Viviana Corella

The chocolate chip walnut cookie is amazing. The are pretty big, so you end up with a crispy outside and a chewy almost a bit raw inside that reminds you of delicious cookie dough. I wasn’t a fan of the hot chocolate (maybe it was too much sweetness in one visit) but the cookie was just great. Cookies are 4 dollars each and you can pay with card.

CIRCUIT TREE

I make a great chocolate chip cookie I also sell and make money 4. I was skeptical about how delicious these cookies would be. I felt maybe the people may have been over selling this place. Not that I didn't think it was delicious; it's just way they were explaining the cookies seemed a little over the top but girl oh girl they did not exaggerate one bit. As someone who makes a phenomenal chocolate chip cookie I got to say that. Cookie took me to a place that was unique and Uber delicious. I make a classic cookie but this fluffy sensation is unmatched. I am in full support of this place. Go there now if you haven't been yet

Carlos Arranz

No words, Best cookie ever!

Paul

Wow! The hype and thousands of 5 star reviews is legitimate. This is probably the best soft style chocolate chip cookie in New York, if not America. I wanted to see what the hype was about after reading amazing reviews for years from various sources. I went in late afternoon when there was no line. My cookie was just baked and warm from the oven. It's almost like a mini-cake since it's about an inch thick. It's filled with gooey rich chocolate chips and nuts. It's literally a perfect representation of a soft style chocolate chip cookie. Every bite was decadent and incredible. I've never had a better soft style chocolate chip cookie. I must return to try their other varieties. If you're in NYC area or live there this is must go destination if you're a chocolate chip cookie lover.

Patricia K

Cookies! Cookies! Cookies! I have never seen a cookie this large that tasted so good too! Chocolate chip and Oatmeal, were amazing! Bougie cookies! The packaging was beautiful, if you send these to someone as a gift, the presentation is perfect! The customer service is amazing too! They are very attentive. Jill was outstanding! I will order these all the time!

Sam

Tiny show but worth the walk from wherever you are, squeezing in and getting one of these fresh gooey cookies!

Daniela Santibáñez

Delicious cookies and bread! Get there early cause otherwise you'll have to wait for a while. But its definitely worth it

Mansi Chopra

This place makes the most amazing #cookies! When I walked there on the weekend, I found a lot of people walking up on 74th with cookies in their hand and then I found The Que! It was a long 15 minute wait (in which I honestly thought of leaving) but was so worth it! Never have I had cookies that are so delicious! I had a chocolate chip cookie and was glad to order two! They were just so good. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with melting chocolate chips. Just superbly amazing.

Raya Fahreza

The cookies are soft and almost doughy like, neither chewy or crunchy, it's almost unfair to other cookies to call it one. Having said that, personally it's the best cookies I've ever tasted. Sweet but not too crazy sweet like some others. Get here early, in weekends apparently lines can form crazy long. No matter how heavenly the cookies are, standing in too long a line for one is just too much.

Agapito Garcia

One of the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC. Their chocolate chip cookie feels like it weighs a pound. You know you should share it but you can't help but eat it by yourself. Maybe even have 2. Love the fact that they include nuts for texture. The outside is slightly crisp but the inside stays moist with the chocolate magically gooey. It's one of those magic tricks that leaves you in awe.

Aaron Menezes-Pinto

The rocky road cookie was one of the best cookies I've had in my life!

Zenobia Godschalk

Cookies are to die for. Served warm, one should satisfy 3-4 people!

Michelle Lewis

I finally made it! After hearing and seeing so much about the Levain Bakery, I finally got the chance to check it out myself! There are three locations. I opted to go to this specific location (the original one). Upon arriving, you enter through one door, one door for entering and leaving the place. If it's busy, there will be a line down the street. Luckily, I went at a time that was not too busy but still had a wait out the door and in front of the window. The wait was not long at all and the line moved quickly. I ordered their most popular cookie, the Chocolate Chip Walnut cookie and it was absolutely amazing!! You will not be able to find this anywhere else! The cookie is so good but too good to be eaten in one seating. The chocolate chip to cookie to walnut ratio is just perfect! I enjoyed the soft texture in the middle of the cookie and the crispiness on the outside of the cookie. It's very rich (in my opinion) but you are able to store the cookie in your refrigerator for a couples of days before finishing it. It even tasted just as soft as it was when I first got it. The shop is small so there's really no space to "hang out". They have some small seating available but not too much. It's more of a place to walk in, order your cookie and walk out to enjoy in the city. If you like cookies, I would definitely check out Levain Bakery!!

Laura Fernandez

Great cookies and their blueberry muffins are to die for.

Anuja Godbole

Go early morning to avoid long lines. I only heard about Levain from seeing their cookies featured in a Facebook video, and I’m oh so glad I did. Their cookies are out of this world- think, chunky, and soft and chewy on the inside- just absolutely perfect. My favorite are the chocolate chip/walnut and the double chocolate chip cookies. I definitely want to try the other baked goods and breads they have next time!

Cristina Metgher

Among the best cookies around. Line can get long but moves fast.

Rob

The best cookies I've ever had. That's all. The cookies are sizeable, very moist and so soft. The coffee is good but I recommend grabbing an ice tea after eating these cookies to wash it all down. Very refreshing. It's a bit of a walk from grand central so I'd suggest just hopping on the subway. Well worth it. Very friendly staff as well. If you want delicious cookies then this is the place!

Davey Singleton

I moved to NYC with a foodie mission of identifying the best cookies in the city ha! I went to every place reviews recommended & went into a ton of places no one talked about online...but listen- these cookies are THE. BEST.Yes the line is worth it. Yes you should get the chocolate peanut butter AND the chocolate chip with walnuts, and NO I have never liked cinnamon raisin cookies until THIS place. We go get the cinnamon raisin cookie when it's officially fall in NYC...it's a perfect "WELCOME FALL!!" tradition bc of Levain!

Andrei Dumitrescu

Fantastic cookies and other delicious things.

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